Planning appeal decision
Land East of Mill Lane, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Planning appeal 3293162 at Land East of Mill Lane, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (Shropshire County Council) was allowed on 8 August 2022 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having particular regard to: (i) the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and (ii) access to local facilities.
change of use of land to allow siting of 2 no. holiday cabins (Shepherds Huts)
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Morgan R
- Postcode
- SY4 1LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having particular regard to: (i) the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and (ii) access to local facilities
What decided it
The modest scale of the development, its acceptable visual impact when screened by existing vegetation, and the proximity to local facilities and footpath networks made the site a suitable location for rural holiday accommodation in accordance with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5CS6CS16CS17MD2MD11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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